Project Technical Manager (PTM) for Signaling and SCADA - Expat

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Serve as the technical representative to customers and external stakeholders from NTP through the end of the warranty period for Signaling and SCADA systems.
Manage the technical scope of the project and deal with internal and external sub-systems interfaces, reaching the performances required.
Collaborate and coordinate with the project core team and ensure the integration of the Alstom solution within the project.
Controls the technical consistency through a strong engineering process management, quality, cost and delivery (QCD) approach.
Support the identification and mitigation of technical risks, ensuring proactive resolution and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Contribute to the development of technical documentation, design reviews and validation processes to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to...)

RSY / Signaling and Scada

Reports directly to:

Signaling and SCADA Project manager

Other reporting to:

Signaling Regional Center

Direct reports:

Technical local team
Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) functionally reports to PTM

Network & Links

Internal

Project Core Team
PrEM and technical representative for each solution deployed
Installation Manager
Procurement Manager
T&C Manager
Methods & Tools Community
Project EHS Manager

External

Customer and his technical representative
Suppliers and sub-contractors for External interfaces

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

1. Technical Leadership and Customer Interface

Act as the primary technical representative to the customer, internal and external stakeholders from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the end of the warranty period for Signaling and SCADA systems.
Lead all technical communications with the customer, contractors and consortium partners.
Ensure customer acceptance of the overall project solution.
Organize and lead internal design reviews
Organize and lead design reviews with the customer.

2. Technical Scope and Compliance Management

Manage the technical scope of the project, including internal and external subsystem interfaces, ensuring performance targets are met.
Identify and assess technical risks; develop mitigation plans in coordination with the Project Engineering Manager (PrEM).
Ensure compliance with all applicable local regulations and standards in Israel.
Establish the input configuration baseline using customer inputs to support solution deployment by the Design Leading Unit (DLU).
Oversee on-shore project design and application engineering activities.
Ensure contractual performance requirements are achieved.
Review and approve technical documentation, including engineering, installation and testing & commissioning (T&C) deliverables.

3.Integration and Coordination

Collaborate with the project core team to integrate the ALSTOM solution into the overall project.
Provide technical inputs to the PrEM for deployment process implementation.
Distribute technical documentation to core team members for industrialization, sourcing, installation and T&C (e.g., Migration Plan, External Interfaces, SyOCD inputs).
Resolve technical issues raised by core team members in collaboration with the Design Leading Unit (DLU) of each subsystem.

4. Engineering Process and QCD

Ensure full adherence to engineering processes and best practices.
Apply a strong quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) approach to technical management.
Contribute to the identification and development of claims and variation orders.

5. Solution Management and Configuration Control

Manage the customization and parameterization of the generic solution to meet project-specific QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Performance) commitments.
Supervise the Project Requirements Database (PRD) to ensure full coverage and demonstration of requirements.
Lead the global project Change Control Board (CCB) and oversee configuration management, with delegation to the PrEM during the design phase.

6. Warranty Phase Support

Coordinate technical actions during the warranty phase to resolve outstanding issues, in alignment with the Project Warranty Manager (PrWM).

Performance measurements:

Project QCDP Compliance:

Achievement of project objectives in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery on time and Performance.

Customer Satisfaction and Technical Approval:

Timely customer approval of all technical documentation and deliverables.

Positive resolution of customer concerns related to technical aspects of the project.

Minimal number of customer-raised technical issues or rejections.

Contractual Requirements Fulfillment:

Full traceability and coverage of all contractual technical requirements.

Demonstrated compliance through validation, verification, and documented evidence.

Technical Risk and Issue Management:

Proactive identification and mitigation of technical risks.

Timely resolution of technical issues with minimal impact on project delivery.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

B.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Desirable:

M.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering
Degree in Signaling competency

Experience

Mandatory:

8 Years of professional experience in Engineering / Technical functions
5 Professional experience in Railway Signaling

Desirable:

Broad Knowledge of urban / railway systems
Experience of managing diverse team and proficiency in people management
Knowledge and experience in integration activity

Behavioral Competencies

Fluent in English and Hebrew
Ability to adapt to multi-disciplinary environments
Problem resolution skills
Result oriented mindset
Ability to work under stringent timelines
Strong technical leadership Behavioral and able to interact with multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrate QCD commitment on delivering engineering works
Able to ensure a proper application Disciplined Processes to deliver complex engineering
Capability to take decision
Create Enthusiasm
Promote Teamwork
Foster Open Dialogue and Listens
Manage Conflicts of Ideas
Act as a Team Player
Good co-ordination and communication skills

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